Rahu Transit 1871: Gemini & Taurus, Nakshatra Dates
Rahu moved back into Taurus on 6 Dec 1871.
Rahu was in Gemini (Mithuna) when 1871 started and was in Taurus (Vrishabha) when the year ended. This page gives planetary transit data of Rahu for the Year 1871. View all changes in Zodiac Signs and Nakshatras below.
Rahu changed sign once in 1871: Dec 06 into Taurus (Vrishabha)
Rahu moves backwards through the zodiac at all times, which is why there are no retrograde dates to list.
Rahu Transit Dates in 1871
| Date | Zodiac | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 1871-01-01 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Ardra (4) |
| 1871-01-26 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Ardra (3) |
| 1871-03-30 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Ardra (2) |
| 1871-05-31 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Ardra (1) |
| 1871-08-02 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Mrigashira (4) |
| 1871-10-04 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Mrigashira (3) |
| 1871-12-06 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Mrigashira (2) |
Questions about Rahu in 1871
Which sign is Rahu in during 1871?
Rahu begins 1871 in Gemini (Mithuna) and ends the year in Taurus (Vrishabha). The table on this page lists every sign and nakshatra change.
How are these Rahu transit dates calculated?
Positions are sidereal, using the Lahiri ayanamsa, read at Kathmandu in Nepal Time (GMT +5:45). Every ingress and station is computed to the minute.
What does combustion mean for Rahu?
A planet is combust when it sits close enough to the Sun to lose its visibility and, in Vedic astrology, some of its strength. The orbs follow Brihat Jataka.